J98.11

J98.11

Billable

Atelectasis

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A condition where part of the lung collapses due to loss of air, causing that portion to become airless and non-functional.

Coding Tips

•Specify the location of atelectasis (lobar, segmental, or subsegmental) if documented, as this may affect severity assessment
•Distinguish between acute atelectasis and chronic atelectasis, as treatment approaches differ

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

newborn atelectasis
tuberculous atelectasis (current disease) (A15)

Code Hierarchy

└J98Other respiratory disorders └J98.1Pulmonary collapse └J98.11Atelectasis